Published November 16, 1980 | Version v1
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Control systems for CANDU PHW reactors: review of design philosophy and principles of control

Creators

  • 1. Ont Hydro, Toronto

Description

Control systems for CANDU pressurized heavy water power reactors are discussed. Main attention is directed toward digital computer control and safety systems aspects of reactor control. A brief description of the CANDU reactor and its control characteristics is given. Some consideration is given to the interactions between the reactor regulating system and the steam utilization circuit. 9 refs

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., [Pap.]
Journal Issue
80-wa/dsc-16
Series
Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., [Pap.].
ISSN
0402-1215

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
13669422
Subject category
S22: GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS; S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
Descriptors DEI
ON-LINE CONTROL SYSTEMS; PHWR TYPE REACTORS; REACTOR CONTROL SYSTEMS; REACTOR SAFETY; SPECIFICATIONS
Descriptors DEC
CONTROL SYSTEMS; HEAVY WATER COOLED REACTORS; HEAVY WATER MODERATED REACTORS; ON-LINE SYSTEMS; REACTORS; SAFETY